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Christmas Bird Count – December 20, 2025

Every December, thousands of volunteers across North America head outdoors to count birds — helping scientists understand how our feathered neighbors are doing. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) isn’t just a fun birding day — it’s the oldest and largest citizen science project in the world, and it depends entirely on volunteers like you.

Christmas Bird Count – December 20, 2025
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Eastside Audubon Grants and Scholarships

Eastside Audubon is now accepting applications for two funding opportunities supporting local conservation and education efforts.

Eastside Audubon Grants and Scholarships
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Puget Sound Seabird Survey

The Puget Sound Seabird Survey is looking for birders in King County to join this established Community Science program.

Puget Sound Seabird Survey
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March: Emerging Bird Song

In the quiet of the woods the bubbling song of the Ruby-crowned Kinglet erupted, and the high trill of the Brown Creeper signaled its presence. The hormonal drive to breed had birds singing regardless of the weather.

March: Emerging Bird Song
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November’s Green Tip of the Month: Embrace ...

As we head into winter, consider leaving your leaves and twigs in the yard. My pollinator garden might look tired, but every time I step outside, I see birds nibbling on seeds or resting in the brush. There’s so much life hidden in there that we often overlook!

November’s Green Tip of the Month: Embrace Nature’s Mulch!

Why I'm Optimistic

Somewhere this morning, a first-time birder opened the Merlin app, pointed a phone at a backyard tree, and learned the name of a song they'd heard their whole life. That moment is happening millions of times over. And it is why I am hopeful about Eastside Audubon.

Birdathon is here! Are you ready

By Jeremy Lucas, Eastside Audubon Vice President

Birdathon is a fundraising event that lasts for the entire month of May. The funds we raise support our efforts in promoting birds, education, and conservation. Last year, we reached out to children and adults at various schools and events to educate the public about the beauty of birds.

There are a variety of ways you can get involved.

Join a Field Trip:

For 11 months out of the year, we offer field trips to anyone for free. In May, we ask that each participant donate for each field trip they would like to attend. As a result, we offer some exciting locations and a chance to see exciting birds! See our calendar for more information— Eastside Audubon Calendar.

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Make a Contribution:

If you would like to make a simply contribution to Eastside Audubon, we would love to hear from you! Donation Form.

You can also mail in your contributions:

Eastside Audubon
PO Box 3113
Redmond, WA 98073

Thank you all for your support!

For the birds!

Photo by Mick Thompson